The second apgar score - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. APGAR Q1: What does the "P" in the APGAR score stand for? A) Pulse B) Pressure C) Position D) Prolapse Answer: A) Pulse Elaboration: The APGAR score evaluates five criteria (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration) to assess the health of a newborn at one and five minutes after birth. The "P" specifically refers to the heart rate (pulse). 2. Acronyms Q2: What does the acronym "LMP" stand for in obstetric terms? A) Last Menstrual Period B) Labor Management Pl...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

the first six hours after birth, in which the newborn is adapting to extra-uterine life. What is neonatal transition? it is used to evaluate the physical condition of the newborn at birth. It is completed one minute after birth, and then again at 5 minutes after birth, then receives a total apgar score of 0-10. What is the apgar scoring system? Heart rate Respiratory effort Muscle tone Reflex irritability Skin tone What are the assessment components of the apgar scoring system? Heart rate - a...

PAEA OBGYN EOR Topics questions and answers latest 2023 1. G2 P1001 2. G4 P1111 3. G3 P2103 1. currently pregnant, 1 term delivery, 1 living child 2. currently pregnant, 1 term delivery, 1 preterm delivery, 1 abortion/miscarriage, 1 living child (cannot tell if it is term or preterm child by formula) 3. currently pregnant, twins at term, 1 at preterm, 3 living children G (# pregnancies) T (# term deliveries at 37 weeks or more including stillbirths) P (# preterm deliveries at 20-37 we...

Question 1 Pregnant women with diabetes often have problems related to the effectiveness of insulin in controlling their glucose levels during their second half of pregnancy. The nurse teaches the client that this is due to: A. Decreased glomerular filtration and increased tubular absorption B. Decreased estrogen levels C. Decreased progesterone levels D. Increased human placental lactogen levels Correct Answer: D (A) There is a rise in glomerular filtration rate in the kidneys in conju...

1)By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the mother's: correct answer: belly button 2)Fetal complications associated with drug- or alcohol-addicted mothers include all of the following, EXCEPT: correct answer: profound tachycardia 3)The term primigravida refers to a woman who: correct answer: is pregnant for the first time 4)A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing scant vaginal bleeding. During transport, you note that sh...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

SNHD Protocol Test Review Patient Transport and Emergencies 1. Ventilation Issues: If a patient cannot be adequately ventilated, they must be: ️ transported to the nearest emergency department. 2. Sexual Assault Victim Transport: - Under 13 years: ️ transport to Sunrise. - Ages 13 to 18: ️ transport to Sunrise or UMC. - Over 18 years: ️ transport to UMC. 3. BVM Ventilation: Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) is an acceptable ventilation method if pulse oximetry is maint...